Stretched echeveria?
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Beheading stretched echeveria
Comments (20)David, I have this same Ech as you have. I kept it dry as a bone last winter and in a South Bay window and it still stretched like crazy. The bottom leaves folded down like yours too. I'm convinced that this type does not winter well inside. My topsy turvy and black prince did winter well in the same conditions. It's looking decent now that it's outside. Anyone know the name of this Ech? This post was edited by LauraRobichaud on Thu, Jul 10, 14 at 17:40...See MoreFebruary blooms (2015)
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Comments (31)Andy, I trust you won't mind if I demonstrate how I treat beheading. This is an Echeveria 'Cubic Frost' that I found at one of the BBS's earlier in the week, neglected. It is becoming somewhat etiolated and the crown leaves are small. I negotiated a VERY nice price. These are my older plants of the same Echeveria that have had full sun all summer. The heads are tight with large leaves. After bringing it home, I immediately beheaded it and set out to callous. It's been about a week since this was cut. I usually don't wait until roots appear. For me, it's easier to plant sooner. For this plant I have decided to use a grit/coir mix. I like to fill the pot and form a "cone" of mix in the center of the pot. This is where I will insert the cut stem, pushing down gently until the base is as deep as I can get it. I'm using a 5" pot. Pushing down on the crown, I gently tap the pot on the countertop several times to seat the stem and pack the mix around the base. keep it in a "brightly shaded" area for a week or so until roots form. I know when this happens, because I gently wiggle the plant and if the mix moves, it's got roots and watering begins! Thanks, Andy....See MoreNew to succulents, need some help with this one!
Comments (6)It looks like Aeoium to me...This branching plant should have main stalk strong enough to keep itself much more erect. I would be mostly concerned about soil it is in; if it is water retaining, and there is a lot of it because pot seems to be too large - it may cause weak growth. You could prune to get individual plants, but it is important to grow succulents in well draining soil so their roots will grow healthy, strong and will anchor the plant. The trunk/stems will be stronger too. "A" for having a drainage hole...:) What is your general location/growing zone? What kind of soil is it in?...See Morehomenewbie23
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tapla (mid-Michigan, USDA z5b-6a)